No. 3 Kearsarge 71, No. 6 Monadnock 40
Key players: Kearsarge – Chris Stanchfield (27 points), Sam Carl (14 points), Bobby Needham (12 points), Adrian McCarthy (4 points), George Jallah (4 points), Connor Pillsbury (3 points), JJ Davis (3 points), Jack Chambers (2 points), Noah Whipple (2 points); Monadnock – Kevin Putnam (15 points), Connor Branon (11 points)
Highlights: McCarthy, Jallah, Pillsbury and Chambers controlled the glass and played well defensively in a decisive quarterfinal victory. The Cougars outscored Monadnock 55-26 over the final three quarters after a close game through the first eight minutes. Kearsarge will play No. 7 Mascoma (15-4) in the semifinals on Tuesday at Bedford High School.
Coach’s quote: “We had tremendous energy on defense all night, but specifically to hold (Monadnock) down in the second, third and fourth quarters the way we did is a huge testament to this group. It was a big night offensively for Stanchfield, Carl and Needham, but our rebounding was the difference thanks to Jallah, Pillsbury, McCarthy and Chambers.” – Kearsarge’s Nate Camp
Records: Kearsarge 16-3; Monadnock 14-5